Bar/Bat Mitzvah

A Bar (for boys) or Bat (for girls) Mitzvah is a Jewish coming-of-age ceremony marking when a child is recognized as responsible for observing religious commandments, typically at age 13 for boys and 12 or 13 for girls. It signifies their transition to spiritual adulthood within the Jewish community. The ceremony often includes the child reading from the Torah (Jewish sacred text) during a synagogue service, followed by celebrations with family and friends. It is both a religious milestone and a communal event, emphasizing the individual's growing faith and responsibilities.